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US Increases Reward for President Nicolás Maduro’s Arrest as He Begins Third Term

  • U.S. raises reward for Nicolás Maduro’s arrest to $25 million amid his third-term inauguration.
  • Additional bounties announced for Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino.
  • U.K. sanctions target 15 senior Venezuelan officials over alleged human rights abuses and undermining democracy.

The United States has increased its reward to $25 million (£20.4 million) for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a third six-year term.

The ceremony was marked by widespread condemnation from the international community and sharp criticism from Venezuelan opposition leaders.

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Rewards have also been announced for Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino, with the latter now subject to a $15 million bounty.

In a coordinated move, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 15 senior Venezuelan officials, including judges, security personnel, and military leaders.

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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office accused those targeted of undermining democracy, violating the rule of law, and committing human rights abuses.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy denounced Maduro’s administration as a “fraudulent regime.”

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